shockedcanadian
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So I am conducting some searches on legal matters regarding my upcoming Separation/Divorce and I am finding some very good sources on a wide array of subjects, and in truth, these sources make me realize that Canada is failing on too many levels.
Conservatism requires more logical thinking, definitely more libertarianism and a reversal of horrible, unsuccessful policies of "revenge", rather than helping citizens and national interests excel.
My opinion is that Canada and definitely the U.S would improve their economic success by altering their prison system to focus on rehabilitation instead of bare, unsuccessful punishment.
Norway in the 1990s has the 70% recidivism that America has, now they are down to 20%! No wonder they have one of the highest GDPs in the world, they are able to leverage all of their talent. Forgiveness and redemption are vital not just for the soul, but for a nations future.
Look at Norways GDP per capita and even moreso, their PPP which is over $100k a year! They don't need to be a big population to have a dominant personal life.
That's a higher average than Canada and America. Maybe I am becoming just a little more progressive in life as I get closer to G-d, I don't know, but there is a lack of humanity around us and the old way of operating is not helping us become as successful and enjoy as long a life as we could.
www.firststepalliance.org
In the 1990’s, Norway had a problem. Roughly 70% of all released prisoners recommitted crimes within two years of release. That rate is nearly equal to the recidivism rate in the United States today.
At that time, Norway’s prison system was structured similar to the prison system in the United States. It was built on the idea that punishment is a deterrent. Prisoners were often given lengthy sentences in harsh conditions to send a message to others.
However, Norwegian lawmakers realized that the existing system wasn’t working. Crime was high, as was recidivism. Prisons were plagued with assaults, riots, and escapes. The system needed reform.
Norway’s government acted boldly, completely overhauling the country’s prison system. Today, Norway's prison system has become a model for the rest of the world, and some states in the U.S. are following Norway’s lead. Norway’s recidivism rate is much lower and prisons are now safer and more peaceful.
Before Norway’s prison reforms in the 1990s, the country had a recidivism rate in the range of 60% - 70%. Today, Norway’s recidivism rate based on re-conviction within two years is 20%, the lowest rate in the world.
Conservatism requires more logical thinking, definitely more libertarianism and a reversal of horrible, unsuccessful policies of "revenge", rather than helping citizens and national interests excel.
My opinion is that Canada and definitely the U.S would improve their economic success by altering their prison system to focus on rehabilitation instead of bare, unsuccessful punishment.
Norway in the 1990s has the 70% recidivism that America has, now they are down to 20%! No wonder they have one of the highest GDPs in the world, they are able to leverage all of their talent. Forgiveness and redemption are vital not just for the soul, but for a nations future.
Look at Norways GDP per capita and even moreso, their PPP which is over $100k a year! They don't need to be a big population to have a dominant personal life.
That's a higher average than Canada and America. Maybe I am becoming just a little more progressive in life as I get closer to G-d, I don't know, but there is a lack of humanity around us and the old way of operating is not helping us become as successful and enjoy as long a life as we could.
Rehabilitation Lessons from Norway's Prison System
Today, Norway's prison system has become a model for the rest of the world, and some states in the U.S. are following Norway’s lead.
www.firststepalliance.org
In the 1990’s, Norway had a problem. Roughly 70% of all released prisoners recommitted crimes within two years of release. That rate is nearly equal to the recidivism rate in the United States today.
At that time, Norway’s prison system was structured similar to the prison system in the United States. It was built on the idea that punishment is a deterrent. Prisoners were often given lengthy sentences in harsh conditions to send a message to others.
However, Norwegian lawmakers realized that the existing system wasn’t working. Crime was high, as was recidivism. Prisons were plagued with assaults, riots, and escapes. The system needed reform.
Norway’s government acted boldly, completely overhauling the country’s prison system. Today, Norway's prison system has become a model for the rest of the world, and some states in the U.S. are following Norway’s lead. Norway’s recidivism rate is much lower and prisons are now safer and more peaceful.
Impact on Norway’s Recidivism Rate
Before Norway’s prison reforms in the 1990s, the country had a recidivism rate in the range of 60% - 70%. Today, Norway’s recidivism rate based on re-conviction within two years is 20%, the lowest rate in the world.
